At least one person is dead and nine were in hospital following a shooting in Texas, officials said on Friday. Police were initially in a "standoff" with the gunman but said the suspect was deceased as of early afternoon on Friday local time in Midland, a town in west Texas some 330 miles (530km) west of Dallas. There are 11 known victims, including the deceased, local officials said during a press conference. Midland Memorial Hospital said it received nine victims, and four are currently undergoing surgery. Another person was taken to Odessa Medical Center Hospital, NBC News reported. "My heart breaks for the victims and their families," Midland Mayor Lori Blong said. "We are praying for every person touched by today's events and for the law enforcement officers who risked [their] own safety to protect our community," she continued. Blong said officers received the first calls about the shooting at 8:03 local time (14:03 GMT) and quickly responded to the scene.
Published: June 12, 2026 5:51 pm
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